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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone of four projects worth Rs 1450 Crore in Assam
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 4-Lane Section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon, and Teliagaon-Rangagara and laid the foundation for Mangaldai Bypass and the 4-lane section between Daboka-Parakhuwa in Assam, in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma , MP Shri Dilip Saikia , MP Shri Pradyut Bordoloi , and State Minister of Forest & Environment Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary through video conferencing today. These 4 projects are worth 1450 Crores symbolizing a significant investment in the state's infrastructure.
The 18 Km long 4-Lane section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon and Teliagaon-Rangagara is worth Rs 403 Crore. This widened highway enhances accessibility between North Assam and Upper Assam, fueling economic growth and opening new opportunities.
Live from Inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of 4 NH projects worth Rs 1,450 Crore in Assam. #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti https://t.co/q4XStWbH5Z
— Nitin Gadkari  June 5, 2023
The foundation for the construction of a 15 Km bypass in Mangaldai on NH 15 with a total cost of 535 Crores will strengthen the link between Assam, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh, fostering seamless travel and regional integration.
The foundation for a 13 Km long bypass between Daboka and Parakhuwa on NH-29 with a total cost of 517 Crores strengthens connections along the Guwahati-Dimapur Economic Corridor, fostering links to Myanmar and Thailand. The bypass will enhance inter-regional connectivity between Assam and Nagaland.
असम में 1,450 करोड़ रुपये की लागत वाली 4 एनएच परियोजनाओं का लोकार्पण एवं शिलान्यास। #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti pic.twitter.com/yRGZspktdn
— Nitin Gadkari  June 5, 2023
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 189.41 Cr
Over 2.94 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,137
2,568 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.74%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.71%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.41 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,34,30,863 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 2.94 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10405366
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2nd Dose
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10019085
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Precaution Dose
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4843888
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18416131
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2nd Dose
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17543987
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Precaution Dose
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7720974
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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29430754
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2nd Dose
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7956319
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58545090
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2nd Dose
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42602473
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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555848359
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2nd Dose
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479393475
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Precaution Dose
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196637
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202946719
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2nd Dose
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188274493
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Precaution Dose
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633968
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126884467
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2nd Dose
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117307143
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Precaution Dose
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15198967
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Precaution Dose
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2,85,94,434
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Total
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1,89,41,68,295
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 19,137. Active cases now constitute 0.04% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.74%. 2,911 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,25,41,887.
2,568 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,19,552 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 83.86 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.71% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 0.61%.
Department of Space
Cabinet approves Framework Agreement between India and Indonesia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Framework Agreement between India and Indonesia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes. The Framework Agreement was signed and exchanged t Jakarta on May 30, 2018.
Point-wise details:
• This Framework Agreement shall enable the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as, space science, exploration of outer space, use of space technology, remote sensing of the earth; operation and maintenance of the integrated BIAK TTC station, hosting of Indian ground station, hosting of IRIMS station, in kind support for launching LAPAN made satellites,, cross utilisation of ground stations etc.
• This Framework Agreement would lead to concluding Implementing Arrangements for specific activities. This would also lead to setting up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from DOS/ISRO, and Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics and Space , for the purpose of achieving the goals of this agreement.
Major Impact:
The signing of the Framework Agreement will strengthen the cooperation between India and Indonesia This agreement will help in establishing ISRO's TTC station and IRIMS station at Indonesia
Background:
India and Indonesia pursue space cooperation for more than two decades and Indian Space Research Organisation  has established ground stations at Biak, Indonesia to provide Telemetry Tracking and Command  support for ISRO's launch vehicle and satellite missions. This cooperation currently pursued under agency level  MoUs signed in 1997 and 2002. As per the 1997 MoU, the title of the equipment was to be handed over to LAPAN after 05 years, retaining the right of operation, maintenance, and utilisation.
Considering the above, enhancing the cooperation to government level, ISRO and LAPAN have negotiated a draft Framework Agreement between India and Indonesia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes and arrived at mutually agreed version during the meeting between India and Indonesia held at Jakarta during April 23-26, 2018. On obtaining necessary approvals of Ministry of External Affairs  and Prime Minister as Minister-in-Charge, this Framework Agreement was signed and exchanged during the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to Indonesia on May 30, 2018.
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Ministry of Rural Development
Under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme, the Department of Land Resources is making efforts for saturation of computerization of land records and digitalization of cadastral map
Computerization of Record of Rights and computerization of Registration Offices the achievement at the National level has been 94%
Digitization of maps in the country is 76%
Shri Giriraj Singh to launch Media Campaign of Department of Land Resources today
The Department of Land Resources has taken up various initiatives to ease the living of citizens in the recent years. Under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme, the Department is making efforts for saturation of computerization of land records and digitalization of cadastral maps for the benefit of Citizens. In terms of computerization of Record of Rights and computerization of Registration Offices, for instance, the achievement at the National level has been 94% as on 8th August 2023. Similarly, the Digitization of maps in the country is 76%. Besides, DoLR is assigning Bhu Aadhar or Unique Land Parcel Identification Number to all Land Parcels; and in a one year’s time, almost 9 crore land parcels have been assigned Bhu Aadhar. Earlier, Registration of documents was manual but now the Registration is being done as e Registration. This has opened up the economy and facilitates capital formation in a big way. The Department is implementing Watershed component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  for development of rainfed and degraded areas. Approximately, 29 million hectares of degraded land have been covered under Watershed projects out of 97 million hectares, which is probably the biggest campaign globally.
In order to make general public aware about these programmes, the Department has chalked out a Media Plan which will be launched on 11th August 2023. The first phase of the Campaign will include Outdoor Media, Social Media and Bulk SMS components. Post the first stage launch of the Media Campaign the additional components will be added subsequently for extensive and targeted coverage.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to launch Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 on 1st October
Missions designed to make to make all our cities ‘Garbage Free’ and ‘Water Secure’
In a landmark initiative, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 at 11 AM on 1st October 2021, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
In line with the vision of the Prime Minister, SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 have been designed to realize the aspiration to make all our cities ‘Garbage Free’ and ‘Water Secure’. These flagship Missions signify a step forward in our march towards effectively addressing the challenges of rapidly urbanizing India and will also help contribute towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Union Minister and MoS for Housing & Urban Affairs and Ministers of Urban Development of States & UTs will also be present on the occasion.
About Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
SBM-U 2.0 envisions to make all cities ‘Garbage Free’ and ensure grey and black water management in all cities other than those covered under AMRUT, make all urban local bodies as ODF+ and those with a population of less than 1 lakh as ODF++, thereby achieving the vision of safe sanitation in urban areas. The Mission will focus on source segregation of solid waste, utilizing the principles of 3Rs , scientific processing of all types of municipal solid waste and remediation of legacy dumpsites for effective solid waste management. The outlay of SBM-U 2.0 is around ₹1.41 lakh crore.
About AMRUT 2.0
AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide 100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 urban local bodies by providing about 2.68 crore tap connections and 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities by providing around 2.64 crore sewer/ septage connections, which will benefit more than 10.5 crore people in urban areas. AMRUT 2.0 will adopt the principles of circular economy and promote conservation and rejuvenation of surface and groundwater bodies. The Mission will promote data led governance in water management and Technology Sub-Mission to leverage latest global technologies and skills. ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’ will be conducted to promote progressive competition among cities. The outlay of AMRUT 2.0 is around ₹2.87 lakh crore.
Impact of SBM-U and AMRUT
SBM-U and AMRUT have contributed significantly to improve urban landscape during the last seven years. The two flagship Missions have augmented the capacity to deliver basic services of water supply and sanitation to the citizens. Swachhta has become a Jan Andolan today. All urban local bodies have been declared Open Defecation Free  and 70% solid waste is being scientifically processed now. AMRUT has been ensuring water security by adding 1.1 crore household water tap connections and 85 lakh sewer connections, thus benefiting more than 4 crore people.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
World Dyslexia Day being celebrated
World Dyslexia Day is observed every year. Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to read and write properly. Skills taken granted for such as reading and writing fluently, is an area of challenge for those who have dyslexia. Persons with Dyslexia are often unable to read quickly and write without committing errors. Persons with Dyslexia might struggle with reading, writing, vocabulary, and tasks that require hand-eye coordination. World Dyslexia Day raises awareness about these issues and what can be done to manage such a disorder. This day aims to promote inclusivity, access to education, and the implementation of effective strategies to support individuals with dyslexia in their learning endeavors.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the nodal department to look after all the development agenda of Persons with Disabilities of the country. With the vision to create awareness about Dyslexia among the masses, the Department observed the World Dyslexia Day, through the institutions associated with it by conducting activities like Webinar, Physical Seminar, Awareness Programme, March, Three day Workshop, Poster and Quiz competition at more than 30 places across the country.
Special Service and Features
Surveys by the National Statistical Office in the month of March 2022.
Kochi , February 25 ,2022
The National Statistical Office , Field Operations Division  under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has resumed the field surveys in Kerala in the safe zones notified by the State administration adhering to the COVID-19 protocol. The office through its officials and staff is committed towards accurate and timely data collection and thereby produce robust and reliable statistics that is used by different agencies for the development of the nation. The NSO is presently conducting three major households surveys which are to be held throughout the Ernakulam district.
The Periodic Labour Force Survey  with objectives to measure the dynamics in labour force participation and employment status, would be actively pursued in the Grama Panchayat ward of Kavalangadu ward 2, Valokam ward 9, Edavanakkad ward 10, Kizhakkambalam ward 15 in the rural sector of the district.
Annual Survey on Unincorporated Sector Enterprises  will be targeting to encapsulate the economic and operational characteristics of unincorporated non-agricultural establishments in manufacturing, trade and other services sector. The importance of this particular survey increases manifold especially when the world including India is going through the economic crisis created by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, as it brings out the ground reality of the establishments that are completely out of the formal sector but are pivotal to the sustainment of the national economy when this sector’s role of being an employer to unskilled/ semi-skilled and skilled persons comes into light. During the month of March 2022, ASUSE survey will be conducted in the Grama Panchayath wards of Karukutty ward 8, Vengoor ward 4, , Thiruvaniyoor ward 1,, Edavanakkad ward 6 , Elanji ward 2 in the rural sector and Kochi Corporation, Kalamasseri , Elamkunnapuzha, in the urban sector.
 is undertaken through satellite mapping using mobile app. The following Kochi MC, Kureekkad, Puthenvelikkara village, Kalady village and Velloorkunnam village would be covered in the month of March 2022 for updating the Urban Frame.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Code on Social Security, 2020 provides for social security to all unorganized workers including domestic workers
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the Unorganized Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008, now subsumed in the Code on Social Security, 2020, provides for social security to all unorganized workers including domestic workers.
In the written reply it was stated that the Government has launched Schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana  and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Beema Yojana  for life and disability cover respectively and Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Man Dhan Pension Yojana  for pension to the unorganised workers including domestic workers. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  provides health cover of Rs.5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to vulnerable families. These families include unorganized workers including domestic workers as per the defined eligibility. The newly enacted Labour Codes, viz Code on Wages, 2019, Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2020 and Social Security Code, 2020 provide for, inter-alia, decent working conditions, wages, occupational Safety, grievances redressal mechanism and social security benefits to all categories of workers including domestic workers. Further, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched eSHRAM portal, a National Database of the Unorganised Workers. It has been made available to the States/UTs for registration of unorganised workers including domestic & household workers.
As on 15th March, 2023, 2.79 crore domestic & household workers have registered on e-SHRAM portal. The number of domestic workers State/UTs-wise is given at Annexure.
Annexure
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Sr. No.
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States
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Total Registrations
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1
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UTTAR PRADESH
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13,040,799
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2
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BIHAR
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4,206,441
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3
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WEST BENGAL
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2,155,594
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4
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JHARKHAND
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873,985
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5
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PUNJAB
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865,728
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6
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MADHYA PRADESH
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849,352
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7
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KERALA
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792,637
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8
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MAHARASHTRA
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692,007
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9
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GUJARAT
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641,089
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10
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ASSAM
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567,619
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11
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RAJASTHAN
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497,231
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12
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ODISHA
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403,547
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13
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HARYANA
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398,663
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14
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JAMMU AND KASHMIR
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397,298
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15
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CHHATTISGARH
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340,234
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16
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DELHI
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322,260
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17
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KARNATAKA
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195,442
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18
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UTTARAKHAND
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182,668
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19
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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118,978
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20
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TAMIL NADU
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107,667
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21
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TRIPURA
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69,017
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22
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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66,816
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23
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TELANGANA
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56,826
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24
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CHANDIGARH
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28,108
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25
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MEGHALAYA
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21,560
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26
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GOA
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13,004
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27
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PUDUCHERRY
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8,601
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28
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NAGALAND
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8,104
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29
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MANIPUR
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6,826
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30
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THE DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU
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5,173
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31
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SIKKIM
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3,750
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32
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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2,463
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33
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ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
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1,753
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34
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MIZORAM
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822
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35
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LADAKH
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532
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36
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LAKSHADWEEP
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295
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Total
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27,942,889
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss potential projects in North Eastern States
Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain called on Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and discussed potential projects in North Eastern States.The Ambassador also recalled the fond memories of his visit to Kashmir valley early this year as a member of the group of Ambassadors visiting the Union Territory of J&K.
The Ambassador conveyed to the Union Minister, the desire of the Government of France to explore the avenues and opportunities of collaboration in different sectors in the North Eastern States as well as tourism and other potentials in Jammu & Kashmir.
Dr Jitendra Singh spelt out different sectors in which, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, collaborative initiatives had been undertaken in the Northeast. In this regard, he referred to the Centre of Excellence Citrus Fruit Park set up at Mizoram with Israeli collaboration and collaboration of Japan in some of the infrastructural works.
As for Northeast, Dr Jitendra Singh said, there were vast areas of unexplored potential which were waiting to be explored. These, he said, included tourism, handicraft, handloom as well as food and fruit sectors.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only given special emphasis to the development of the North Eastern region but also reoriented "Look East Policy" into “Act-East” policy and taken a number of steps to increase engagement with the countries across the eastern borders. In this regard, he also mentioned the Indo-Bangladesh Agreement on the exchange of Enclaves, which was finalized with the personal intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also the Prime Minister’s initiative to amend 100-year-old Indian Forest Act to promote Bamboo products and their trade.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves relaxation in educational qualification for the post of Constable to recruit native tribal youth as Constables in CRPF through recruitment rally from the interior areas of Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh State
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs to relax requisite minimum educational qualification from 10th class pass to 8th Class for the recruitment of 400 candidates as Constable  in CRPF from 03 districts of South Chattisgarh namely Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma.
Apart from issuing advertisement in local newspapers and adopting all means for wider publicity of this rally in these interior areas of these three districts, CRPF would subsequently impart formal education during the probation period to these newly recruited trainees.
400 tribal youths from interior areas of three districts namely Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma of Chhattisgarh State will get employment opportunities. Appropriate relaxation in physical standards for recruitment will also be given by Ministry of Home Affairs.
CRPF is one of Central Armed Police Forces, basically meant for duties like maintenance of law and order, tackling Counter Insurgency and maintaining Internal Security. In the instant case, CRPF proposes to recruit 400 native tribal youths as Constables , from the relatively backward areas of Chhattisgarh. They will be confirmed in service only after acquiring the prescribed minimum educational qualification of standard 10th pass, thus formal education will be given to these recruits and CRPF would extend all possible support like providing study material, books and coaching assistance during their probation period The probation period may be extended suitably, if required, to facilitate new recruits to acquire the prescribed education qualification. In order to facilitate them to take the 10th standard exam, these recruits will be registered with National Institute of Open Schools recognized by Central/State Govts.
CRPF during 2016-2017 had raised one Bastariya Battalion by recruiting Scheduled Tribe candidates from four districts namely, Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur and Sukma of Chhattisgarh. However, it could not yield optimum results as native youths from interior areas could not compete in the recruitment process due to non- fulfilling of requisite educational qualification i.e. 10th pass.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Paradip Port achieves another milestone by handling highest ever cargo traffic of 6,49,730 Metric Tonnes in a single day
Paradip Port achieved another milestone by handling highest ever cargo traffic of 6,49,730 Metric Tonnes in a single day on 14th December 2022. While congratulating Team PPA on this stupendous performance, Shri P.L.Haranadh, Chairman, PPA has also offered his heartfelt thanks to all Stakeholders for their constant support and immense contribution.
This is to be noted that after dredging of northern dock, recently, Paradip Port had successfully berthed MV Golden Barnet, a Cape vessel of 16.20 mtr draft carrying 1,46,554 Tonnes of Coking Coal at KICT Berth.
As the Port Is vying for the coveted 125 MMT Cargo Handling mark in the current fiscal, it urges the Stakeholders to take advantage of Cape handling facilities in Paradip Port to achieve better efficiency and economies of scale.